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This month’s Formulating with Mike column covers how alkyds have changed from high-VOC resins to low-solvent-containing, water-based emulsions.

Fact.MR, a market research firm, reported that the global coating additives market is estimated to surpass US$ 9.3 billion in 2023. Increasing utilization of innovative coating additives in construction paints to improve the surface effectiveness, as well as viscosity of substrates, is one of the prominent factors propelling sales. 

As manufacturing becomes more automated or dependent on robotic technologies, people have become more interested in how this progress could improve paint preparation. Options in high-tech mixing and paint-filling equipment are explored in this article.

In an exclusive PCI interview, PPG Architectural Coatings product expert John Salvadore answers questions on emerging product and service trends in the coatings space, meeting sustainable standards, and more.

Airlines and operators now have the opportunity to optimize the paint maintenance schedules for their entire fleets thanks to a digital management system developed by AkzoNobel’s Aerospace Coatings business.

A Resuflor™ topcoat system has been used to ensure a reliable and robust floor surface for the L-159E aircraft that are being used to conduct combat training.

Keim-Additec's polyethylene wax is now even more versatile with the introduction of mju:wax 2615 HDN. This wax is also a proven alternative to PTFE in water-based applications. 

The coating has several features that lengthen the life of a roof, including its superior resistance to fading from ultraviolet radiation and minimizing the absorption of solar energy. 

Due to the worldwide price increase of raw materials, pumps have become more expensive in the past two years. Data shows that the energy efficiency of a pump is more important than the purchase price. 

Why are UV-curable coatings gaining traction worldwide? Given their ability to facilitate higher productivity and line speeds, UV-curable coatings support space, time, and energy savings.